Tiled wall and tile therefor



March 21, 1939. c. J STANLEY TILED WALL AND TILE THEREFOR Filed Jan. 20, 1938 2 Sheets-Sheet l mm Y m M Mm :J A e.

W MY March 21, 1939. c. J. STANLEY TILED WALL AND TILE THEREFOR Filed Jan. 20, 1958 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INVENTOR Char/e.) Jfian/e/ BY 9 z a ATTORNEYS Patented Mar. 21, 1939 PATENT OFFICE man wan. AND run 'rrmnaroa Charles .1. Stanley, Chicago, 111., assignmof onehalf to John T. Welch, Dowaglalc, Mich.

Application January 20, 1938 Serial N0. 185,889

Claims.

The main objects of this invention are:

First, to provide a tiled wall which is well adapted for use where it is necessary to frequently wash or clean the wall.

Second, to provide a tiled wall which may be very economically produced and at the same time is very superior both in the matter of appearance, resistance to moisture, and to atmospheric, conditions generally.

very economical and may be readily produced in a great variety of colors and one in which the colors are very stable or uniform.

Fourth, to provide an improved tile which may be quickly applied by unskilled labor.

Fifth, to provide an improved tile which is ,easily fractured to fit or may be cut to fitspaces less than the normal dimensions of the tile.

Objects relating to details and economies of the invention will appear from the description to follow. The invention is defined and pointed out in the claims.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in

which:

1 is a fragmentary front elevation of a wall partially covered with tile embodying the features of the invention. 1

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary section through the finished wall, one of the tile fasteners being shown by full lines.

lie. 3 is an inverted perspective view of one of the improved tile.

Fig. 4 is an inverted fragmentary perspective view of a border or molding tile embodying the features of the invention. a

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view partially in section of a modified form or embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 6 is an inverted view of one of the tile of the embodiment shown in Fig. 5.

Fig. 7 is an inverted fragmentary perspective view of the tile shown in Fig. 6 clearly illustrating the mounting of the drive screw fastener in the tile.

Fig. 8 is an inverted view showing a modification of the tile of Fig. 6 in that it is provided with fracturing zones.

Fig. 9 is an enlarged detail section on line 9-9 of Fig. 8.

In the accompanying drawings, I represents a wall panel or sheetof fibrous material preferably waterproofed fiberboard. The waterproofing is 55. of substantial importance in securing a wall Third, to provide an improved tile which is which is adapted for use in dairy stores, shower stalls, bathrooms, and the like where the walls are subject to substantial moisture.

This foundation or backing panel I is provided with a plurality of rows of holes 2, the rows of 5 holes being in uniformly spaced parallel relation and the holes of the rows being in uniformly spacedtransverse alignment, the spacing of the holes in the rows-corresponding with the spacing of, the rows. In other words, the holes are unifofmly spaced in two directions and are definitely spaced in accordance with the dimensions of the tile which is to be mounted thereon.

' The tiles 3 illustrated are square although they may be diamond-shaped or otherwise shaped to produce particular dimensions. These tiles designated generally by the numeral 3 comprise body plates 4, also preferably of fibrous material, pref- Y erably waterproof fiberboard, while the facings 5 are of molded artificial resin. These facings are relatively thin and are provided with continuous rearwardly turned edge flanges 6 closely fitting the body plates, as illustrated, and preferably having portions of their edges turned inwardly for more effective engagement with the body plates or fillers. These flanges are capable of snap-on engagement with the body plates so that it is unnecessary to use any adhesive or other securing means.

Each tile is provided with a plurality of fasteners 8 which project from the rear sides thereof, these fasteners being preferably headed drive screw fasteners arranged through holes -9 in the body plates with the heads 8 on the inner side of and in abutting relation to the facings 5. This rotatably supports the drive screws so that they may be readily forced into the holes 2 in the foundation panel. These fasteners 8 are spaced from the edges of the tile and are spaced to correspond to the spacing of alternate holes in the foundation panel. With this arrangement, the edges of the tiles are supported midway between adjacent holes, the edges of adjacent tiles being spaced to receive the cement or filler It, so that the completed wall has the appearance of a tiled wall in which the tiles are set with cement joints.

By forming the packing or foundation panel of waterproof fibrous material and also the lining for the tile, they are not injuriously affected by any water that may seep through the joints or pointing cement I0 and the fasteners are remote from any point where water would be likely to reach so that even though the backing panel is not waterproof throughout, the tiles are not likely to become loosened or the foundation to become warped pwing to moisture.

The facings may be molded in a great variety of colors, as stated being preferably'formed of artificial resins of the plastic type. Such tile may be readily cut to any desired dimensions without danger of fracturing or spoiling the tile as is the case with ceramic tile or porcelain enameled metal tile.

In Fig. 4, I illustrate the tile I I having a corner bead or molding extension I2.

In the embodiment shown in Figs. 5, 6 and 7, the tiles i 3 are formed of molded resin material and have bosses l4 formed on their rear edges, these bosses having laterally opening undercut recesses l5 adapted to receive the drive screw fasteners Hi. In this embodiment, the body plates are omitted. The tiles are mounted on the backingpanel or foundation panel in the same way as that described.

In Figs. 8 and 9, I show a tile l1 corresponding to the tile l3 having scores or fracturing lines l8 therein, these fracturing lines or zones extending into the flanges so that the tile i1 may be readily broken or fractured to secure segments, the tile illustrated being adapted to be broken into three uniformly dimensioned sections. However, as stated, the tile formedof the fibrous body plates and the molded resin facings maybe readily cut, leaving clean-cut edges.

The tile may be made in a great variety of colors, and another advantage is that the colors may be accurately matched. For example, in the event of injury to a wall as by fire or serious breakage of the wall, it is entirely practical to reproduce definite colors which is quite difiicult if not impossible with colored ceramic tiles and co]- cred enameled tiles.

I have not attempted to illustrate various designs in the arrangement of the tiles but I do desire to point out that the arrangement of the uniformly positioned holes in two directions and the shaping of the tiles in a very great variety of design effects may be easily secured. By spacing the holes so that they are spaced one-third the dimension of the tile, as illustrated, border effects and the like may be readily applied to the foundation-that is, smaller tile may be mounted intermediate the uniformly spaced tile. Other variations will, it is believed, be apparent to those skilled in the art to which this invention relates.

I have not attempted to describe certain other embodiments or adapatations which I contemplate as it is believed that this disclosure will enable those skilled in the art to which this invention relates to embody or adapt the same as may be desired.

Having thus described my invention,' what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

l. A wall structure comprising a foundation panel of waterproof fiberboard having a plurality of spaced parallel rows of holes, the rows of holes being uniformly spaced and the holes in the rows being in transverse alignment and spaced in the rows to correspond to the spacing of the rows, a plurality of tile each comprising a flat body plate of waterproof fiberboard and a facing of molded artificial resin, the facing being relatively thin and having rearwardly disposed continuous flanges on its edges closely embracing the edges of the body plate, and a plurality of headed drive screw fasteners arranged through the body plate with their heads in abutting relation to the facing plate whereby they are rotatably supg ported, said fasteners being substantially spaced from the edges of the tile and uniformly spaced relative to each other, the spacing between the fasteners being twice that of the spacing of the holes in said foundation panel whereby the tile may be mounted upon the foundation by forcing the fasteners into holes of the foundation panel and the tile is supported with its edges substantially midway between adjacent holes and in corresponding relation to adjacent tiles.

2. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of spaced parallel rows of holes, the rows of holes being uniformly spaced and the holes in the rows being in transverse alignment and spaced in the rows to correspond to the spacing of the rows, a plurality of tile each comprising a flat body plate and ,a facing of molded artificial resin, the facing being relatively thin and having rearwardly disposed continuous flanges on its edges closely embracing the edges of the body plate, and a plurality of headed drive screw fasteners arranged through the body plate with their heads in abutting relation to the facing plate whereby they are rotatably supported, said fasteners being substantially spaced from the edges of the tile and uniformly spaced relative to .each other, the spacing between the fasteners being twice that of the spacing of the holes in said foundation whereby the tile may be mounted upon the foundation by forcing the fasteners into holes of the foundation and the tile is supported with its edges substantially midway between adjacent holes and in corresponding relation to adjacent tiles.

3. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a pluralityof spaced parallel rows of holes, the rows of holes being uniformly spaced and the holes in the rows being in transverse alignment and spaced in the rows to correspond to the spacing of the rows, a plurality of tile each comprising a flat body plate and a facing of molded artificial resin, the facing being relatively thin and having rearwardly disposed continuous flanges on its edges closely embracing the edges of the body plate, portions of the edge of each flange being deflected inwardly to provide snapon engagement of the flanges with the body plate, and a plurality of headed'drive screw fasteners arranged through the body plate with their heads in abutting relation to the facing plate whereby they are rotatably supported, said fasteners being substantially spaced from the edges of the tile and uniformly spaced relative to each other, the spacing between the fasteners being twice that of the spacing of the holes in said foundation whereby the tile may be mounted upon the foundation by forcing the fasteners into holes of the foundation and the tile is supported with its edges substantially midway between adjacent holes and in corresponding rela tion to adjacent tile.

4. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of spaced parallel rows of holes, the rows of holes being uniformly spaced and the holes in the rows being in transverse alignment and spaced in the rows to correspond to the spacing of the rows, a plurality of tile each comprising a flat body plate and a facing of molded artificial resin, the facing being relatively thin and having rearwardly disposed continuous flanges on its edges closely embracing the edges of the body plate, and a plurality of fasteners arranged through the body plate with their heads in supporting relation to the facing plate,

said fasteners being spaced to be engaged with said holes in said foundation. a

5. A wall structure comprising a foundation panel of water proof fiberboard having a plurality of spaced parallel rows of holes, the rows of holes being uniformly-spaced and the holes in the rows being uniformly spaced and in transand the holes in the rows being uniformly spaced and in transverse alignment, a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate and a facing for the front end edges thereof, and a plurality of drive screw fasteners rotatably mounted on the tile to project rearwardly from the said body plate, said fasteners being spaced for engagement with said holes in said foundation.

7. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of spaced parallel rows of holes, the rows of holes being uniformly spaced and the holes in the rows being uniformly spaced and in transverse alignment, a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate and a facing for the front end edges thereof, and a plurality of drive screw fasteners rotatably mounted on the tile to pro ject rearwardly from the said body plate, said fasteners being substantially spaced from the edges of the tile and uniformly spaced relative to each other, the spacing between the fasteners being twice that of the spacing of the holes in said foundation whereby the tile may be mounted upon the foundation by forcing the fasteners into holes of the foundation and the tile is supported with its edges substantially midway between adjacent holes and in corresponding relation to adjacent tile.

8. A wall structure comprising a foundation of waterproof fiberboard having a plurality of spaced rows of holes, a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate of waterproof fiberboard and a facing of artificial resin, and a plurality of drive screw fasteners rotatably mounted on said tile to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement with holes of said foundation, the fasteners being mounted on the tile in spaced relation to the edges thereof.

9. A wall structure comprising a foundation of waterproof fiberboard having a plurality of spaced rows of holes, a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate of waterproof fiberboard and a facing of artificial resin, and a plurality of drive fasteners mounted on said tile to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement with holes of said foundation.

10. A wall structure comprising a foundation of waterproof fiberboard having a plurality of spaced rows of holes, a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate of waterproof fiberboard and a facing of artificial resin having edge flanges having snap-on engagement with said body plate, and a plurality of drive fasteners mounted on said tile to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement with holes of said foundation.

11. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of spaced rows of holes, and a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate I 2.1mm?

and a facing having edge flanges having snapon engagement with said body plate, and a plurality-of drivefasteners mounted on said tile at the rear of said facing to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement with holes of said foundation.

12. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of spaced rows of holes, and a plurality of tile each comprising a body plate and a facing, and a plurality of drive fasteners mounted on said tile at the rear of said facing to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement with holes of said foundation.

13. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of spaced rows of holes, and a plurality of tile each having a plurality of drive screw fasteners rotatably mounted thereon to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement with holes of said foundation.

14. A tile comprising a fiat body plate of waterproof fiberboard and a facing of molded artificial resin, the facing being relatively thin and having rearwardly disposed continuous flanges on its edges closely embracing the edges of the body plate, portions of the edge of each flange being deflected inwardly to provide snap-on engagement of the flanges with.the body plate, and a. plurality of headed drive screw fasteners arranged through the body plate with their heads in abutting relation to the facing plate whereby they are rotatably supported, said fasteners being substantially spaced from the edges of the tiles and uniformly spaced relative to each other.

15. A-tile comprising a fiat body plate and a facing having rearwardly disposed continuous flanges on its edges closely embracing the edges of the body plate, and a plurality of headed drive screw fasteners arranged through the body plate with their heads in abutting relation to the facing plate whereby they are rotatably supported, said fasteners being substantially spaced from the edges of the tiles and uniformly spaced relative to each other.

16. A tile comprising a body plate of waterproof fiberboard and a facing of artificial resin having edge flanges having snap-on engagement with said body plate, and a plurality of fasteners mounted on said tile to project rearwardly of said body plate.

17. A tile comprising a. facing, and a plurality of drive screw fasteners rotatably mounted on the rear side of the facing to project rearwardly from the tile.

18. A tile comprising a body plate of fibrous material, a facing of artificial resin having edge flanges embracing said body plate, and means on said tile to securethe same to a supporting surface.

19. A tile comprising a facing of thin artificial resin having edge flanges, said facing having spaced fracturing zones'extending into opposed flanges, and fasteners mounted on said tile to project rearwardly therefrom, there being fasteners on opposite sides of said fracturing zones.

20. A tile comprising a facing of thin artificial resin having edge flanges, said facing having spaced fracturing zones extending into opposed flanges.-

21. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of rows of holesspaced uniformly in two directions, and a plurality of tile each provided with a plurality of drive screw fastenings rotatably mounted on said tile to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for en gagement with holes of said foundation, the spacing between the fasteners being twice that of the spacing of the holes in said foundation whereby the tile may be mounted upon the foundation by forcing the fastenings into the holes and the tile is supported with its edges substantially midway between adjacent holes and incorresponding relation to adjacent tile.

22. A wall structure comprising a foundation having a plurality of rows of holes spaced uniformly in two directions, and a plurality of tile each provided with a plurality of drive screw fastenings rotatably mounted on said tile to project rearwardly therefrom and spaced for engagement 5 with holes of said foundation.

CHARLES J. STANLEY. 

